Parks and Recreation Month

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in June 2024

The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) invites all municipalities, First Nations and beneficiaries of funding from Sask Lotteries to recognize Parks and Recreation Month this June! Designating June as Parks and Recreation Month is one small way to celebrate the benefits of parks and outdoor recreation spaces.

This summer we’re encouraging people in Saskatchewan to Connect on Common Ground and celebrate the inclusiveness and diversity of our parks and outdoor recreation spaces. We encourage people from all walks of life to connect outside with their families and friends in parks and recreation spaces.

To keep the momentum going through the summer, the Connect on Common Ground campaign will run June 1 to July 31, supported by digital videos and social media posts. The campaign materials will be available on our website and we encourage you to share them. Posters for recreation facilities and community centers will be available on request.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube and help spread the word about Parks and Recreation Month and “Connect on Common Ground” with us.

Resources

Celebration Invitation
Please sign the Invitation to Celebrate (coming soon), return it to us by email, and share the key messages you see below to demonstrate your support for parks and recreation in Saskatchewan!

Videos

Coming soon in May 2024.

Social Media Ads

Coming soon in May 2024.

Poster Requests

Coming soon in May 2024.

Key Messages

Here are some key messages we'd like you to share with the promotional images provided above: 

• The Sask Lotteries-funded parks and recreation delivery system provides thousands of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
• Nature is diverse. We think parks and recreation spaces should be too.
• Parks are the heart of our communities in the summer.
• Participation in parks and recreation strengthens volunteer networks, builds community pride and engages residents in community development.
• Parks and recreation attracts new residents and businesses to our neighbourhoods, enhancing property values and increasing tourism.
• Investment in parks and recreation programs reduces the costs of healthcare and social services for governments, municipalities, and employers. 
• Parks, trails and open spaces maintain clean air and water, ensuring ecological sustainability and preserving plant and animal biodiversity while providing opportunities to experience nature.
• Ancestral and contemporary Treaty relationships allow us to enjoy parks and recreational pursuits on the lands we share together.

More Information

For More Information about Parks and Recreation Month, contact:
Carolyn Bates-Hardy
Communications Consultant
Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association
(306) 780-9268
cbates-hardy@spra.sk.ca